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Opposition says elections in flood hit J&K should be delayed

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Congress party said on Wednesday (October 15) that elections in flood affected state of Jammu and Kashmir must not take place until normalcy returns. CPI leader Atul Anjan, also said elections should be delayed. However, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reportedly, wants to have elections across the state as scheduled as it feels the rescue and rehabilitation work conducted by it in Jammu and Kashmir might help boost its image. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that the Election Commission will take the final decision. Oct 15, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan comes in support of flood-hit Kashmir

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): On behalf of the Indian film fraternity, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan came in support of flood-hit Kashmir and appealed to all citizens to contribute to the cause of rehabilitation of the flood ravaged state. Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), the Film and Television Producers Guild and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd have initiated a fund-raiser campaign, "HUM HAIN... Umeed-e-Kashmir" to raise funds for Kashmir. Oct 15, 2014
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Govt's scheme of easy housing loan welcomed in J and K: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday that the Central Government's scheme of easy housing loan has been launched in the flood affected state of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that various ministries have been announcing schemes for rehabilitation in areas affected by natural calamities but this easy housing loan scheme by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been welcomed by the people in Jammu and Kashmir and will be successful. Oct 15, 2014
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PM Modi announces compensation to Cyclone Hudhud victims, takes aerial survey of affected areas in A

Vizag, Oct 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high level meeting to take stock of situation in Andhra Pradesh after the Cyclone Hudhud hit the state. PM Modi lauded the meteorological department for making efficient use of technology in predicting the intensity of the cyclone and thereby mineralizing the effect of the same. He condoled the death of people and announced compensation for the victims. He said that ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those injured from the PM relief fund. PM also assured all help from the central government to the state governments. Later, the prime minister also took aerial survey of the affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. Oct 14, 2014
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India acid attack victim awaits state compensation

Indian teenager Reshma Qureshi's life was shattered when a gang disfigured her face with acid back in May following a family dispute, and despite her ordeal she is yet to receive the state compensation she is due. Duration: 00:58 Oct 13, 2014
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Govt proposes to increase compensation amount for surrendering Maoists Reactions flow

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): The Central Government's proposal to increase the compensation amount for Maoists who surrender to the government has invited reactions. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that increasing the compensation amount may help in reducing the effects of Maoism in the areas most affected as more Maoists may surrender. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that the Central and State governments come up with various schemes to combat Maoism and increasing the compensation amount may also help. Meanwhile, social activist Swami Agnivesh said that increasing compensation amount will not be helpful in reducing Maoist activities; instead the entire issue should be solved by discussion. Oct 13, 2014
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US death row exonerees get rare chance to meet

Over 140 people on US death row have had their convictions overturned since 1973, but even after they regain their freedom many have to fight for compensation, while rebuilding their lives is difficult. Duration: 02:49 Oct 12, 2014
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